Planter University 2027

Planter University with ISU Extension and Outreach Wordmark and underneath wording of 5 location in February 2027 with a photo of a planter in the background in a field

Planter University 2027

Feb 1, 2027 - 12:00 AM
to Feb 5, 2027 - 11:59 PM

Planter University is a brand-neutral learning opportunity to help you continue to better understand and optimize your planting setup, no matter what color you run. The focus won’t be on telling you what settings you should be running, but rather the theory behind planting equipment and new planting technology allowing you to evaluate and identify the right setting for you, your seed, your field, and your equipment setup. Registration is limited to allow for hands on demonstrations with both high speed and traditional row unit demo stands.

Agenda  Instructors  Locations Registration Sponsors  

Objectives

  • Gain a better understanding of how planter downforce systems function. Understand their theory of operation, limitations, and considerations for making adjustments in the field.
  • Understand differences in how high speed planters should be set compared to conventional planters to obtain maximum performance at high speeds.
  • Gain confidence in evaluating wear components on your planter and when to replace them. Understand how to check, adjust and/or calibrate your row units for proper seeding depth.
  • Gain insights into how your seedbed conditions and preparation impacts planter row unit performance.
  • Better understand what data planters today can generate and how to better utilize it on your farming operation.

Who should attend?

  • Farmers interested in continuing to learn about and optimize their current planter or farmers who are considering upgrading planters in the future.
  • Farmers with high speed planters interested in continuing to refine how the set their planter to optimize performance.
  • Crop input dealers or other service providers that depend on proper seed planting to ensure performance of their products.
  • Equipment or precision ag dealers and technicians interested in continuing to broaden their knowledge and understanding of how planters function and the agronomic implications associated with planting.

2027 Planter University locations 

Map of 2027 Planter University locations around the state

Note for all locations: Registration check-in: 8:30 am / Program: 9 am - 3 pm

Monday, February 1 | Swan Lake Education Center | 22676 Swan Lake Trail Drive, Carroll, IA 51401


Tuesday, February 2 | Iowa State University Northwest Research and Demonstration Farm | 6320 500th St., Sutherland, IA 51058


Wednesday, February 3 | Heartland Acres Agribition Center | 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence, IA 50644 


Thursday, February 4 | Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm | 3115 Louisa-Washington Rd., Crawfordsville, IA 52621


Friday, February 5 | Digital Ag Innovation Lab | 3800 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010 

Registration 

Registration for Planter University will open next early January 2027.